Coopers Hill regeneration completed

The regeneration of Coopers Hill has officially been completed - creating 52 sustainable new homes, public open space, new paths and cycle routes on the edge of Bracknell town centre. 

Having started construction at the end of 2022, all 52 homes have now been handed over to their new residents. This includes 13 affordable homes in a mix of shared ownership and affordable rent, managed by affordable housing provider Abri. 

Coopers Hill is the first project to be completed by the Bracknell Forest Cambium Partnership, a £131 million joint-venture (JV) between Countryside Partnerships (part of Vistry Group) and Bracknell Forest Council. 

The new public open spaces at Coopers Hill have also been completed, along with a purpose-built pedestrian and cycle route to improve connectivity into the town centre. Sustainable travel lies at the heart of the scheme, and so 122 dedicated cycle parking bays and electric vehicle charging points have also been installed. 

Construction is currently progressing well on the partnership’s second development at Market Street, where 169 mixed-tenure homes are being created. Out of these homes, 81 will be affordable, split between affordable rent and shared ownership, making up 48% of the total development. 

Cllr Paul Bidwell, cabinet member for economy and regeneration, said: 

“Coopers Hill has been completely transformed and regenerated to create 52 new homes, including 13 much-needed affordable homes for local people. The revitalisation of that area forms part of the overall and ongoing regeneration of Bracknell town centre and is the first project to be completed by the Cambium Partnership. I’m looking forward to seeing the partnership transform more brownfield sites around the town centre into vibrant communities that include new affordable, social rent and shared ownership homes for local people.”

Daniel King, divisional chair for London at Vistry Group, said: 

“Completing our first regeneration project with Bracknell Forest Council is a proud moment for our joint venture. At Coopers Hill we have successfully transformed a brownfield site into an attractive new community, delivering on our promise to build much-needed new homes that are integrated into their surroundings. This is just the beginning for our partnership too, with our Market Street site continuing this vision to transform Bracknell with high-quality, sustainable homes.”